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AU prepares university in Nigeria

By Jeannette Kimmel | November 15

President Benjamin Ladner joined with Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar to break ground on Nigeria's only private American-style university last month. AU officials, together with several Nigerian officials, have been developing plans for the ABTI-American University of Nigeria (AAUN) since early 2003, when AU received a proposal from Abubakar asking for assistance in advising the first stages of establishing the university.

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Copyright laws create difficulties for documentary filmmakers

By Kelly Kerr | November 15

Though documentary films have told many stories over the years, the story of documentary-makers' difficulty in obtaining and using copyrighted material has not frequently been covered. However, on Nov. 8, the AU Center for Social Media addressed issues like the high costs, high frustration and high risks filmmakers must endure in creating films due to current copyright restrictions. A panel of lawyers, filmmakers and professors commented on the industry and the recently released report, "Untold Stories: Creative Consequences of the Rights Clearance Culture for Documentary Filmmakers," at the Washington College of Law.

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Police Blotter: from bad driving to burying keg

By Theodora Blanchfield | November 15

A rundown of incidents recorded in and around campus by Public Safety for November 10 - November 12.

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'Bridget' gains weight, loses plot

By Kaitlyn Lavendar | November 15

"Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" picks up where the 2001 movie, "Bridget Jones' Diary," left off. Based on Helen Fielding's novel about a plump but cute British woman in her 30s, her failed relationships and her quest to find herself and true love, four weeks and "71 shags later," Bridget, played by Ren?e Zellweger, has a new diary for a new year.

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Opinion

Political discourse transcends stereotypes

By Christopher J. Kosek | November 15

Guest columnist Chris Kosek discusses the over-simplification in American two-party politics.

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The Rusty Nail: Facebook facts awe, inspire

By Lester Russell Allen IV | November 15

Indeed, I have decided to dedicate the rest of my very short AU career to meeting new people and reconnecting with old friends. And what better way to do that than to get a facebook profile? Indeed, after weeks of undercover research and this ham-handed introduction, I have finally decided to come out with my irreverent review of this Internet fad.

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Read 'Study Away' before going abroad, narrow city search

By Brittany Bond | November 15

From semesters abroad to full-degree programs, use "Study Away: The Unauthorized Guide to College Abroad" to plan the ultimate international student experience. Written by two recent college graduates who have collectively studied in Scotland, England, France, Russia and the West Indies, "Study Away" gives a first-hand account of what to expect in every aspect of studying abroad.

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Multicultural meal served to SIS students

By Kate Oczypok | November 15

The School of International Service's Undergraduate Cabinet held its annual dinner for students Friday evening in the McDowell Formal Lounge. More than 300 people attended the dinner, which ran from 5:30 until 8, according to Ben Sanders, president of the Undergraduate Cabinet. Multicultural food was served at the dinner, including Lebanese, Taiwanese and Japanese food. Students also had their choice of a variety of Tex-Mex, Indian and French dishes as well as lasagna.

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Opinion

Political cartoon

By John Anderson | November 15

John Anderson's political cartoon for November 15, 2004.

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Jewel of the Nile: Egypt's reaction to Arafat's death

By Rebecca Byerly | November 15

CAIRO, Egypt - Thousands of Egyptian soldiers dressed in black lined the streets of downtown Cairo Thursday morning. A shiver went down my spine as I realized Yasser Arafat died. Sitting in the back of a taxi, I wondered if I should speak to the driver, aware my American nationality could lead to a precarious situation. The driver pointed to the chaos on the street and said "President Mubarak will come."

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Music Notes

November 15

The Scene staff of The Eagle reviews music from A Thorn for Every Heart, The Dillinger Escape Plan, From First to Last, Jason Liebman and the Uprising, The Datsuns, and The Shore.

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Caviar breaks four-year silence with golden 'Mercury'

By Garrett Karrberg | November 15

There is something about Chicago that tends to breed talented, hardworking musicians. In the 1990s, bands like Local H, Triplefastaction, Fig Dish, and others brought the Chicago underground scene some mild recognition. But they were overshadowed by fellow Chicagoans Smashing Pumpkins and the grunge revolution in Seattle. Now, a new crop of bands, with Caviar at the top, are producing high-quality music that often goes unnoticed.

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Gamers say 'Halo'

By Khai Ha | November 15

More than 20 students gathered Saturday at a release party for the highly anticipated "Halo 2" Xbox game. AU Gamers hosted the event in a freestyle kill-or-be-killed format. Players were separated by two rooms in teams of eight. Cries of "I've got your back!" and "Run!" echoed throughout the night. "We shifted the people that sucked around to balance the teams and made sure everyone got a turn on the projectors," said Charles Olson, supreme commander of AU Gamers.

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Folk You: Free-folk's roots take hold

November 15

Just a guy and a guitar - a sighting as frequent as an orange traffic cone. Of the 30 guys with acoustic guitars in the Letts-Anderson quad, there are zero with talent. It's difficult to make the sparse sound good. Now, there's a new wave of folk music called free-folk, and we aren't talkin' 'bout "A Mighty Wind." Many of the youngsters of free-folk live in rural areas, use bare recording techniques and grow beards. The movement is spearheaded by the humble yet eccentric Devendra Banhart, who considers himself a snail in the folk garden.

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Opinion

Ron Artest symbolizes me-first sports

By Jeff McAleer | November 15

Guest columnist Jeff McAleer discusses the actions of Indiana Pacers forward Ron Artest.

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Opinion

Defibrillators for a safer campus

November 15

According to the Eagle editorial board, "AU is considering the purchase of several defibrillators, devices used to restart hearts after heart attacks, but they seem to be dragging their feet when they shouldn't be."

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Nerdspeak

By Carrie Moskal | November 15

Carrie Moskal's comic Nerdspeak for November 15, 2004.

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